Vice President Project Executive (Signals & Train Controls)

$164,319 - $215,668/Yr

Metropolitan Transportation Authority - New York, NY

Full-time - Executive

New York, NY

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Vice President, Project Executive (Signals & Train Controls) is responsible for overseeing the management of Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget. This role involves project management from planning through execution, mentoring staff, and coordinating with various stakeholders to meet project goals and adhere to established standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor staff to deliver complex capital projects.
• Coordinate project activities through project close-out.
• Monitor project performance against established baselines and pursue opportunities for improved performance.
• Identify project issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation.
• Recommend solutions to senior management for the resolution of critical issues.
• Manage project activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public.
• Coordinate project activities with the project team, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery.
• Ensure project activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the preparation and monitor implementation of project plans, quality plans, and work plans.
• Manage project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with Development and Contracts throughout the project life-cycle.
• Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges based on established procedures.
• Manage comprehensive project document control and retention.
• Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.
• Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, and discipline/termination as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum of sixteen (16) years of related experience in project management for major construction projects or highly complex systems.
• Minimum of ten (10) years in a management or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.
• Significant experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all internal organizational levels.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management for major construction Signals and Train Control, CBTC/PTC projects, or highly complex systems.
• Alternative Delivery experience preferred.

Benefits

• Eligible for telework one day per week after 30 days of hire.